Physical Therapist /Physical Therapist Assistant (Full -Time 37.5 Days)

SUMMARY: Provide quality physical therapy evaluation, treatment, and documentation for all rehabilitation clients. Function as an effective interdisciplinary team member and demonstrate excellent customer relations.

Hours Per Week: Full Time 37.5 hrs. Days

Physical Therapist

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: Doctor of Physical Therapist (DPT) from an accredited university

Experience: 1 year experience in a long term or acute care setting

Licensure: CT license; certified by the national board of certification in Physical Therapy; valid driver's license

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

The Staff Physical Therapist is responsible for evaluating a patient's level of function and developing and administering appropriate therapeutic plans. The Therapist is responsible for documentation in accordance with American Physical Therapy Association and Mozaic Senior Life policies and procedures.

The staff Physical Therapist initiates and participates in program development, continuing education, departmental staff meetings and quality improvement programs. Must be able to relate to and work with ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset and at times hostile residents within the facility.

Physical Therapist Assistant

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: Associate Degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited university

Experience: 1 year experience in a long term or acute care setting

Licensure: State of CT Physical Therapist Assistant license; valid driver's license

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

The staff Physical Therapist Assistant is responsible for providing appropriate physical therapy treatment for a patient's level of function. The Physical Therapist Assistant is responsible for documentation in accordance with American Physical Therapy Association and Mozaic Senior.

Life policies and procedures.

The staff Physical Therapist Assistant participates in program development, continuing education, departmental staff meeting and quality improvement programs. Must be able to relate to and work with ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset and at times hostile residents within the facility.

The above descriptions of responsibilities are intended to reflect the major responsibilities and duties of the job but are not intended to describe minor duties or other responsibilities as may be assigned from time to time.